CASA Writing Practice Test Welcome to your CASA Writing Practice Test 1. CASA Writing: Foundations of Effective Writing What is incorrect about the following sentence? She plans to study law at Harvard University, which she believes is the best school for her needs. The car, which was blue, was parked outside the house. The CEO, who he spoke to, was very understanding. The dog, who was barking loudly, was annoying the neighbors. None 2. CASA Writing: Foundations of Effective Writing Choose the option that incorrectly uses a relative clause. The book that she read was fascinating. People who exercise regularly tend to live longer. She has a friend whose brother lives in New York. The movie, which it was very long, was still entertaining. None 3. CASA Writing: Foundations of Effective Writing Identify the sentence that uses passive voice inappropriately. The experiment was conducted by the students. Mistakes were made during the procedure. The book was found under the table by her. It is believed by many that this policy will change. None 4. CASA Writing: Foundations of Effective Writing Which sentence best maintains a formal academic tone? Lol, his argument basically fell apart in the seminar. Contrary to popular belief, the theory proved untenable. Y'know, his study was like, super complicated. So, it turns out that their hypothesis might be wrong. None 5. CASA Writing: Foundations of Effective Writing Identify the sentence with an incorrect use of an indefinite article. She had an unusual idea about the project. He took a apple from the basket. They went to an event downtown. I read an interesting article yesterday. None 6. CASA Writing: Foundations of Effective Writing Select the sentence that incorrectly integrates a non-restrictive clause. My brother, who is a lawyer, works in New York. The car, which is blue, needs to be washed. The conference, which it was held in Chicago, was a success. The book, which she borrowed from the library, is overdue. None 7. CASA Writing: Foundations of Effective Writing Which option incorrectly punctuates an introductory element? Before the meeting, she prepared her notes. After dinner he went for a walk. On the weekend, we plan to go hiking. Having finished the assignment, he went to bed early. None 8. CASA Writing: Foundations of Effective Writing Choose the sentence that misuses complex sentences. Although he was tired, he finished his homework. She could not go to the party, because she was sick. Because she had to finish her report, which she did last night. When you arrive, call me. None 9. CASA Writing: Foundations of Effective Writing Identify the sentence that uses incorrect comparative or superlative forms. This is the best coffee I have ever tasted. She is the more intelligent of the two sisters. He is taller than his brother. It was the worst day imaginable. None 10. CASA Writing: Foundations of Effective Writing Which sentence incorrectly uses transitional words or phrases? Consequently, he missed his flight. However, she did not apologize. She likes to swim; furthermore, biking. Therefore, they decided not to proceed. None 11. CASA Writing: Foundations of Effective Writing Select the sentence with an improper use of a possessive pronoun. Their house looks very beautiful after the renovation. Its fur was matted and dirty. You're book is on the table. Our vacation was better than theirs. None 12. CASA Writing: Foundations of Effective Writing Which sentence contains a dangling modifier? To win the competition, practice is essential. Watching the sunset, the evening was beautiful. Driving slowly, she admired the scenery. After finishing her homework, she watched a movie. None 13. CASA Writing: Foundations of Effective Writing Identify the sentence that fails to use coordination effectively. She enjoys reading, and she likes to write. He likes to play guitar and singing. They were tired but happy after the trip. She studied hard, so she passed the exam. None 14. CASA Writing: Foundations of Effective Writing Which sentence correctly uses a restrictive clause? The car that is red is fast. My brother, who likes pizza, is a chef. The building, that is tall, is in the center of town. She adopted a cat, which is very friendly. None 15. CASA Writing: Foundations of Effective Writing Which sentence best avoids redundancy? She climbed up the tall skyscraper. He entered into the room to join the meeting. The ATM machine is out of order. They met at noon in the middle of the day. None 16. CASA Writing: Foundations of Effective Writing Identify the sentence with incorrect idiom usage. She is interested in learning Spanish. He invested in the stock market. We looked at the problem from every perspective. They discussed about the issue extensively. None 17. CASA Writing: Foundations of Effective Writing Which sentence effectively uses a cleft sentence for emphasis? It was because of the weather that the game was postponed. Because the weather was bad, the game was postponed. The game was postponed due to the weather. The weather caused the game's postponement. None 18. CASA Writing: Foundations of Effective Writing In which sentence is the use of a semicolon incorrect? She enjoys reading; her brother prefers gaming. I can go with you to the movies; or I can stay home. It's raining; therefore, the game will be postponed. We can go to either Greece; or Italy for our vacation. None 19. CASA Writing: Foundations of Effective Writing Which option best demonstrates parallel structure? She likes to swim, biking, and to run. She likes swimming, biking, and running. She likes to swim, to bike, and running. She likes to swim, bikes, and to run. None 20. CASA Writing: Foundations of Effective Writing Identify the sentence that correctly uses the subjunctive mood. If she was at the party, she would have seen him. If she were at the party, she would have seen him. She was wishing she were at the party. She wishes she was at the party. None 21. CASA Writing: Foundations of Effective Writing Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas. In the meeting, we discussed the budget, staffing, and, marketing strategies. At the conference, she will present her research, discuss the findings, and outline future studies. My estate goes to my husband, son, daughter-in-law, and to my nephew. I bought a pen, paper and an eraser at the store. None 22. CASA Writing: Foundations of Effective Writing Which sentence incorrectly uses an apostrophe? It's going to rain today. The cat's whiskers are very long. She needed to mind her p's and q's. His MP3's are all legally downloaded. None 23. CASA Writing: Foundations of Effective Writing Which option correctly demonstrates the use of a colon? Before you leave: make sure the doors are locked. He has one goal in life: to be the best. She was planning: a trip to France, a new car purchase, and a career change. Here is what I need from the store: milk, eggs, and butter: and don't forget the bread. None 24. CASA Writing: Foundations of Effective Writing Select the sentence that correctly integrates quotations. Dr. Smith argues, "That climate change is not of significant concern" but most scientists disagree. "Climate change," Dr. Smith argues, "is not of significant concern;" however, most scientists disagree. Dr. Smith argues "that climate change is not of significant concern," but most scientists disagree. "Climate change is not of significant concern," Dr. Smith argues, "but most scientists disagree." None 25. CASA Writing: Foundations of Effective Writing Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement. The team of players are ready for their photo. Everyone have finished their tasks for the day. Neither the plates nor the serving bowl go on that shelf. Each of the participants was given a certificate. None 26. CASA Writing: Foundations of Effective Writing Identify the sentence with an incorrect prepositional phrase. They walked through the park. He was interested for learning Spanish. She sat beside her friend during the concert. The cat jumped onto the counter. None 27. CASA Writing: Writing Assignment When analyzing the effectiveness of the argument in an editorial, what is the most important element to consider? The popularity of the topic The credentials of the author The emotional appeal The evidence supporting the claims None 28. CASA Writing: Writing Assignment Which of the following would be considered a strong thesis statement for a persuasive essay about the benefits of renewable energy? Many scholars argue that renewable energy is good. Renewable energy is an important topic today. Investing in renewable energy is essential for sustainable future as it reduces reliance on fossil fuels and decreases pollution. Renewable energy includes wind, solar, and hydroelectric power. None 29. CASA Writing: Writing Assignment Which type of fallacy is present in the following statement? "We should not trust his argument on climate change because he is not a scientist." Ad hominem Straw man Slippery slope Red herring None 30. CASA Writing: Writing Assignment What is the primary purpose of using transitions in an academic essay? To increase the word count To confuse the reader To enhance the flow between ideas To introduce new topics None 31. CASA Writing: Writing Assignment In a compare and contrast essay, what is the most effective way to organize the body paragraphs? Listing all points about the first subject, then all points about the second Mixing points about both subjects randomly Alternating between points about the first subject and points about the second Focusing only on the differences between the subjects None 32. CASA Writing: Writing Assignment Which sentence is punctuated correctly? The conference starts at noon; therefore, we must leave early. The conference starts at noon, therefore; we must leave early. The conference starts at noon, therefore we must leave early. The conference, starts at noon; therefore, we must leave early. None 33. CASA Writing: Writing Assignment When evaluating sources for an academic paper, which characteristic is most important for determining reliability? The length of the source The source's publication date The number of advertisements on the website The author's expertise and neutrality None 34. CASA Writing: Writing Assignment In an argumentative essay, what is the purpose of the counterargument paragraph? To provide additional support for the thesis To address opposing viewpoints and refute them To confuse the reader To agree with the opposition None 35. CASA Writing: Writing Assignment What is the most effective way to conclude an academic essay that discusses the impacts of global warming? Summarizing the main points discussed Introducing a new topic about global politics Copying the introduction verbatim Ending with a detailed description of a non-related event None 36. CASA Writing: Writing Assignment How should a writer best incorporate a long quote within a research paper? Using scare quotes around the entire quote Placing the quote without any citation Introducing the quote with a signal phrase and formatting it as a block quote if it is longer than four lines Replacing all pronouns in the quote with the original author's name None 37. CASA Writing: Writing Assignment Which sentence best demonstrates the use of an active voice? The cake was eaten by the children. The book was read by her last night. He completed the assignment before the deadline. It is believed by the committee that the policy should be changed. None 38. CASA Writing: Writing Assignment What should a writer prioritize when constructing the opening sentence of an academic essay? Using as many adjectives as possible Providing a detailed background of the writer Engaging the reader with a relevant hook Quoting the entire abstract of a related research paper None 39. CASA Writing: Writing Assignment In the context of academic writing, what is the main purpose of paraphrasing? To fill space in an essay To copy the exact wording of a source To simplify a complex idea to a lower reading level To restate information from a source in one's own words None 40. CASA Writing: Writing Assignment When revising an essay, what is the most effective strategy for improving coherence between paragraphs? Adding numerous citations in each paragraph Ensuring each paragraph flows logically to the next Changing the font size between paragraphs Introducing a new theme in each paragraph None 41. CASA Writing: Writing Assignment What is the most critical aspect to verify when using data from internet sources in an academic essay? The color scheme of the website The number of visitors to the website The credibility and reliability of the source The presence of images on the website None 42. CASA Writing: Writing Assignment Which of the following best defines the term "thesis statement" in an academic essay? A detailed list of all sources used in the essay A question posed at the beginning of the essay A brief statement outlining the main argument or position of the essay A summary of the essay given at the end None 43. CASA Writing: Writing Assignment What technique is most effective for maintaining reader interest throughout an academic essay? Using complex jargon to impress the reader Providing detailed descriptions of common knowledge Developing a strong, clear argument with supporting details Repeating the thesis statement verbatim in every paragraph None 1 out of 43 Time is Up! Time's up
